This runner made a Sachertorte while running the marathon (and served it to everyone at the finish line)

Baking a cake while running a marathon: a crazy idea but Fatih Karakaya made it a reality at the Hockenheimring

A bizarre but extraordinarily fascinating idea came to life on November 23, 2024 on the famous Hockenheim circuit: run one marathon while preparing a cake. This is the unique challenge faced by an enterprising marathon runner, Fatih Karakayawhich transformed an endurance race into a celebration of craftsmanship and creativity.

The undisputed star of the day was a delicious one Sacher cakeprepared literally on the run, complete with pit stops inspired by Formula 1 pit maneuvers. A direct reference to the legendary Mercedes team, protagonists at the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix. However, instead of tires and fuel, the tools of the trade were whisks, bowls and gas cartridgesessential for maintaining a constant temperature during cooking.

The preparation of the cake during the marathon took months of planning and trainingas well as tailor-made equipment. Fatih Karakaya used a special backpack to carry ingredients and an apron as a uniform.

Among the tools, a complete pastry set: whisks, scrapers, bowls and even a mini cake ring. There was no shortage of unforeseen events: the low temperatures they complicated the process, making it necessary to replace the gas cartridges several times.

The Sacher was cut and shared with the public

Fortunately, the athlete-pastry chef was able to count on the help of a technical team, his personal “box”, who supported him with specific skills to overcome the difficulties. This team, made up of friends and family, played a crucial role, allowing the race to be successfully concluded and serve the cake at the finish line.

Behind this undertaking there is not only the intent to surprise, but also a deeper message. Fatih Karakaya wanted to demonstrate that with determination, preparation and the right support, even the craziest ideas can become reality. Furthermore, the project aims to enhance craftsmanship, showing how creativity can find expression even in unusual contexts.

At the end of the race, the Sacher cake was cut and shared with the publictransforming the finish line into a moment of celebration. The next marathon? Perhaps in spring or autumn, with milder temperatures, but certainly with new surprises ready to become legendary.